Sunday, January 17, 2010

NFL Divisional Round Pick Results

Rumors of the demise of the Saints offense are apparently greatly
exaggerated. Like the Packers last week, the Saints shredded the
Cardinals secondary early and often (though without the Packers'
early stumbles). Unlike the Packers, the Saints' defense was able
to get pressure on Kurt Warner. And, as you saw, Warner doesn't do
well under pressure, especially playing from behind.

Ravens (APR, SRS) @ Colts (Line)

This was a masterful game plan on the part of the Colts, executed
to near perfection. On defense, the Colts took away the Ravens'
main offensive weapons: Ray Rice was held to just 67 yards rushing,
and Willis McGahee was a non-factor. On offense, the Colts
established a two-touchdown lead by the end of the first half, and
spent the second half grinding out the clock, and keeping the Ravens
away from the endzone.

Cowboys (APR, SRS) @ Vikings (Line)

How did the Cowboys ever get to 11 wins with such an awful
offensive line? Romo was sacked 6 times, constantly harrassed—it's no
wonder the Cowboys couldn't sustain a drive all game long, and after
the Vikings got their second touchdown, the game was never in doubt.

Jets (APR, SRS) @ Chargers (Line)

As advertised: Sanchez threw for just 100 yards, Green and Jones
ran for 169 yards, and the defense held the Chargers to just 14
points. How is this the same team that couldn't beat the Falcons in
the Meadowlands in week 15?